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2007 Ducati 1098sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Ducati 1098s, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 24, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ducati 1098s has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Ducati 1098s recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 08V-638 · Dec 3, 2008 · 7,130 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train

Recall 08V-253 · Jun 5, 2008 · 3,614 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other 1098s year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1098s median. How we score

'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1098s owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FUEL TANK IS SWELLING. AND DEFORMING. THE PART THAT IS SWELLING IS RUBBING AGAINST A FRAME PIECE. DUCATI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CALLED DUCATI, THE CLAIM WAS DENIED DUE TO LENGTH OF TIME. FUEL TANK ISSUES SHOULD NOT…
Complaint 10806453 · Nov 24, 2015 · 4,496 miles

Own a 2007 1098s?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.